The Written Off (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1974, The Written Off is a war and action film directed by Aleksandar Đorđević, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Careless lives of few Belgrade youths are shattered when Nazis occupy their town in 1941. Soon they join the resistance movement and their activities bring their names to Gestapo's termination list. This movie inspired the series that would get cult status in former Yugoslavia.
Who’s in it. The Written Off stars Dragoslav 'Dragan' Nikolić as Prle, Vojislav Brajović as Tihi, Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović as Paja and Rade Marković as Milan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Written Off sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Written Off page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Written Off tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Written Off (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Written Off change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Written Off worth watching?
- The Written Off holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and action. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Written Off?
- The Written Off stars Dragoslav 'Dragan' Nikolić, Vojislav Brajović, Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović, Rade Marković and Aleksandar Berček.
- When was The Written Off released?
- The Written Off was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.